Chapter 539: The Immortal Ancestor's Command! The War Begins

Chapter 539: The Immortal Ancestor's Command! The War Begins

"Gathering ten thousand Celestial Immortals from the seven Dao Courts?"

"A total war?" The nineteen Celestial Lords present were all shocked upon hearing Radiant Primordial Deity's words.

In the distant past, the Dao Courts had initiated wars more than once, but they had mostly ended in failure.

"Primordial Deity," a Celestial Lord whose body faintly emanated flames couldn't help but speak up, "Within the boundaries of the Dao Courts, with the aid of the Power of Heavenly Dao, we can at most form an array with eight hundred Celestial Immortals, and our strength will be formidable."

"However, in the Ten Thousand Springs Void, which is beyond the reach of Heavenly Dao, the power of the heavens and earth that we can harness will be greatly diminished. At most, we can form an array with a hundred Celestial Immortals, but even with this level of array, led by us Celestial Lords, our strength will still fall short of that of Emperor Five True Deity."

The greatest advantage of Celestial Immortals compared to True Deities is their ability to perfectly form array formations with each other.

But the prerequisite is that they must be within the range of Heavenly Dao's influence.

In the Ten Thousand Springs Void, there exists another Primordial Power that will exert a certain level of suppression on the Celestial Immortals.

Before Radiant Primordial Deity could say anything, another Celestial Lord spoke up, "Primordial Deity, that Seven Star Ethereal Deity is also a significant threat. His strength was already terrifying back then, and now he has likely reached the True Deity realm... His power might even surpass that of Emperor Five."

"Indeed!"

"That Seven Star Ethereal Deity is very powerful. In the past, he single-handedly killed six people, including Tianlian Celestial Lord." The other Celestial Lords also chimed in.

They were not afraid of war.

However, starting a war in such a reckless manner would have dire consequences.

"Are you afraid of death, even though you are cultivating for the Immortal Ancestor and are members of the Dao Courts?" Radiant Primordial Deity's voice was cold, and his icy gaze swept across the Celestial Lords present.

The hall fell silent instantly.

These Celestial Lords were as silent as cicadas in winter; they dared not truly defy the Primordial Deity... The higher their rank in the Ascension Register, the more they knew, and the more fear they felt in their hearts.

After a moment of silence...

"Rest assured!"

"We, the seven Primordial Deities, have already considered what you are worried about," Radiant Primordial Deity's voice softened again.

He knew that the war would still require these Celestial Lords to lead.

"The Primordial Power in the Ten Thousand Springs Void has weakened, and the suppression on you will further lessen. With their weakness and our strength, the might of Heavenly Dao will naturally increase," Radiant Primordial Deity said, "In the Ten Thousand Springs Void, as long as you do not enter the Life God Realm, you can form the most complete 'Nine Heavens Star Array' in other Life Spring Realms, and you will have nothing to fear from Emperor Five."

The Celestial Lords' eyes lit up at this.

The Nine Heavens Star Array was the strongest defensive array formation created by Radiant Primordial Deity for his vast army.

However, there were various levels of array formations. The ones formed by True Immortals were basic, while the most complete 'Nine Heavens Star Array' required 360 Celestial Immortals to form, and its power was extremely terrifying. In terms of strength, it almost reached the limits allowed under Heavenly Dao, nearly approaching the level of Heavenly Deities.

If led by Celestial Lords, their strength would be inconceivable.

"Additionally," Radiant Primordial Deity continued, "Regarding the Seven Star Ethereal Deity, rest assured that he is still in the Ethereal Deity realm."

These Celestial Lords were surprised that he was still in the Ethereal Deity realm?

"I and the other six Primordial Deities have long been aware of the 'Seven Star Ethereal Deity' and have been researching countermeasures over the years," Radiant Primordial Deity said indifferently, "We, the seven Primordial Deities, have once again refined a batch of special Immortal Artifacts that can be used for joint defense among Soul Essences... With the arrays you Celestial Lords lead and these artifacts, you should not fear his soul attacks, thus greatly reducing his effectiveness."

"Yes."

"Thank you, Primordial Deity."

"We will win this war." These Celestial Lords finally saw hope of victory.

"Go and prepare with all your hearts."

"Once the arrays and artifacts are ready, mobilize the army," Radiant Primordial Deity waved his hand.

The numerous Celestial Lords withdrew.

However, Radiant Primordial Deity's figure instantly turned into countless points of light and disappeared within the Radiant Palace.

Soon after, in the depths of the Heavenly Realm, there existed an extremely mysterious place where vast Primordial Powers converged and collided with each other.

The Primordial Powers of the Seven Fundamental Principles—Gold, Wood, Fire... If a powerful cultivator were to arrive, they would surely sense the intertwining of these seven Primordial Powers, each possessing immense strength.

Moreover, with a slight insight, one would be astonished to discover that here, the cultivation of the Seven Fundamental Principles' Primordial Powers was completely unobstructed.

There was a massive book, slightly illusory in appearance, that spanned the void, containing a trace of supreme Dao rhyme. It seemed to transcend time and space, completely restraining the fluctuations of the Seven Fundamental Principles.

Within this massive book, countless shadows of figures flickered.

Whoosh!

Radiant Primordial Deity's figure appeared, followed by the figures of the other six Primordial Deities. Their auras were vast and ethereal, like embodiments of the Dao.

They were the seven Primordial Deities of the Dao Courts.

"Everyone, the war command has been issued," Radiant Primordial Deity said slowly, "This war, after a long era, has once again received the Immortal Ancestor's command, and we must not fail."

"Mhm!"

"Understood," the other six Primordial Deities nodded in agreement.

After a long era, they had been tasked with overseeing this place, and everything had been going smoothly.

"That Seven Star, is he really just a Demigod?" A golden-robed figure asked, "Can we confirm that he won't break through to the Ethereal Deity realm?"

"We have already jointly used our 'Heavenly Dao' to deduce, and we cannot find his aura in the Primordial Power of the world," Radiant Primordial Deity said, "If he truly ignites his Divine Flame and his aura shines upon the Era River, there's no way he can escape our detection."

"According to the Immortal Ancestor's command, this Seven Star Demigod should be from another universe, and he is the enemy of the Immortal Ancestor..."

"How powerful is the Immortal Ancestor?"

"Since the Life God King's death, the Immortal Ancestor has been unable to forcefully leave, and can only establish a False Heavenly Dao," Radiant Primordial Deity said softly, "But the Immortal Ancestor's enemy was able to directly send the Seven Star Demigod here, their methods are beyond our imagination."

"Perhaps, it is the legendary pinnacle of all universes, the 'Divine Emperor Realm.'"

Many of the Primordial Deities nodded in agreement.

Previously, they had been investigating and refining the desolate zones of the Divine Domain according to the orders of the Immortal Ancestor. They had only recently rushed back upon receiving the command.

When they received the command, they were all shocked.

A Demigod, to be so powerful at this level? It was simply inconceivable.

The rotation of the universe dictates that each life tier has its power limit... A Demigod Realm, logically, shouldn't be this strong.

"According to our records, in the Star Deity System, some extremely monstrous beings, if they awaken the Ten Star Lineage, will possess unfathomable strength," a robed Primordial Deity in fiery red slowly spoke. "This Seven Star Demigod might be a Ten Star Vein Demigod."

"A Ten Star Vein Demigod? No matter how strong, they remain just a Demigod," another Primordial Deity said.

"Originally, our best plan was to wait for that Seven Star Demigod to leave, and then provoke a war," the Fifth Chamber Lord said. "But the Immortal Ancestor ordered us to force the Seven Star Demigod to appear and strive to slay him."

The Radiant Primordial Deity's gaze swept over the other six Primordial Deities. "We are all prepared. When the critical moment comes, we will descend at any cost." The Radiant Primordial Deity solemnly stated.

"Hmm," the other Primordial Deities all nodded in agreement.

...

Tens of thousands of Celestial Immortals gathered, and the news, transmitted through some secret channels, quickly reached the Ten Thousand Springs Void in the Life God Realm.

The numerous Elder Hall Masters gathered to meet the Fifth Chamber Lord.

"You should already know the situation," the Fifth Chamber Lord slowly said. "The Celestial Immortals from the Seven Great Ancestors have gathered in the Heavenly Realm, clearly preparing to initiate a new total war."

"Total war?"

"Then, let's fight!"

"In the Ten Thousand Springs Void, with the World Tree's Primordial Power suppressed, they cannot form a powerful array."

"Their Celestial Immortals are born slowly, and even if we engage in one-for-one battles, our strength will significantly weaken with each generation."

The numerous Elder Hall Masters were not at all afraid. Over the long eras, the two major forces had already engaged in several total wars. The Pantheon of Gods was weakened, with far fewer True Gods compared to the Celestial Immortals. However, if they defended, they held the geographical advantage.

Moreover, the Pantheon of Gods' True Gods were born at a rate far exceeding that of the Celestial Immortals... only the Celestial Immortals had longer lifespans.

The Seven Great Ancestors' one hundred thousand Celestial Immortals were the accumulation of a long era.

Therefore, as long as the Dao Court did not collapse in one war, the Ten Thousand Springs Void could endure the exhaustion, and the Pantheon of Gods would not fear.

"This war is very different."

"The Holy Tree's Primordial Essence is being rapidly depleted," the Fifth Chamber Lord slowly said. "And this is just the beginning. In the next six years, the depletion will continue, and it is estimated that ultimately, five-tenths of the Primordial Essence will be depleted."

"Five-tenths of the Primordial Essence?"

The twelve Elder Hall Masters were completely shocked. They all thought of the recent 'World Tree Anomaly.' Ordinary True Gods did not understand.

But these Elder Hall Masters were very clear: the World Tree was the 'Primordial Core' of the entire Ten Thousand Springs Void.

If the World Tree weakened, it would also cause the Ten Thousand Springs Void's Primordial Power to weaken.

Then, the power the Celestial Immortals could exert in the Ten Thousand Springs Void would surge, allowing them to form even more powerful arrays.

"Is this the inheritance received by the Seven Star Brothers?" The Sea of Devils Elder immediately realized.

"Hmm," the Fifth Chamber Lord nodded. "The Life God King left behind a Divine Treasure, and the Seven Star Brothers have already completed the recognition process, but the depletion of the Holy Tree is too great."

"The Primordial Essence, although it only accounts for a tiny part of the Holy Tree's power, is the core, controlling the foundation of the Holy Tree's power," the Fifth True Deity sighed. "Over a long era, the Holy Tree can slowly recover."

"During the era of the Holy Tree's recovery of its Primordial Power, we will face this war with great difficulty," the Fifth Chamber Lord said without concealing his worries. "The Seven Star Brothers, if they can withstand this war, will greatly increase their strength, becoming extraordinary powerhouses, capable of reaching the Demigod Apex, and even reaching the Demigod Apex, withstanding tens of thousands of divine beasts."

"The Seven Star Brothers have endured for six years, and we must withstand this war," the Fifth Chamber Lord slowly said. "The external situation is turbulent, and the World Tree's internal Primordial Essence is unaware."

The Life God King's inheritance did not know that the World Tree had actively isolated external information. This way, Li Yuan's Source Energy Space could quietly sense the spatial principle, allowing the Source Seed to continuously absorb the World Tree's Primordial Essence.

Time flowed by, and before they knew it, five years had passed in the Heritage Hall.

Li Yuan's Source Energy Space contained a streak of emerald green Source Seed, which suddenly surged in radiance, thoroughly and completely absorbing the purest power from the World Tree. The entire hall rapidly returned to calmness.

"This Source Seed has absorbed for a full eight years and is finally complete?" Li Yuan's heart stirred.

Without waiting for him to think further, "Hum~" the emerald green Source Seed suddenly erupted, shattering into countless fragments, which then transformed into a myriad of mysterious forces, permeating the Source Energy Space everywhere.

Mystic fluctuations and wondrous powers emerged.

Fiery flames, earthen yellow auras, blazing purple lightning, golden radiance... a large amount of strange power merged completely with Li Yuan's Source Energy Space in this moment.

Li Yuan's Source Energy Space once again underwent an unfathomable metamorphosis.

"Do I sense the Seven Fundamental Principles' Primordial Power?"

"Is this the role of the Source Seed?" Li Yuan's heart was filled with shock and a sense of the unfathomable.

(End of Chapter)

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