funbook-pk Chapter 267 The Supreme Peak
Chapter 267 The Supreme Peak
The Origin Realm was in an uproar, and the world was shocked!
A month ago, Li Lan made a comeback at Hengdao Mountain, killing the Heavenly Mystery Elder with unparalleled power. The Black Emperor, the Ninth Emperor, and the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, three peerless powerhouses, followed him to the Realm of Ultimate Truth.
Unexpectedly, the battle in the Realm of Truth erupted with terrifying shockwaves, causing the River of Ten Thousand Corpses to collapse. All living beings within tens of millions of miles around perished, and all the participating parties fled in panic. After escaping, no one dared to approach the River of Ten Thousand Corpses again.
So, what is the actual situation of the battle within the Realm of Truth? Who won and who lost?
No one knew, and no one dared to investigate.
Over the past month, the members of the War Alliance and the Longevity Alliance who followed Li Lan, as well as the major forces of the World Alliance, have all maintained restraint and silence, tacitly waiting.
Both sides knew that no matter how fierce their battles on the periphery were, they could not change the overall situation; the great battle in the Realm of Truth was the most important.
And now...
Finally, we have news!
Li Lan is dead!
Lin Ruoxue is still alive!
How could such news not shock the world?
In an instant, Qi Yan, Mo Tian, Zhan Meng from the War Alliance, as well as Bai Ruoling, Jin Muyun, Li Yue, and other members, along with various forces from the World Alliance, all rushed towards the Eternal Immortal City.
Lin Ruoxue is right there now, waiting for the world to pay homage!
People and horses arrived in an endless stream, from all directions, and then, the world witnessed an astonishing scene—
In the Eternal Immortal City, Lin Ruoxue sat calmly on a huge throne, dressed in a solemn and luxurious dragon cloud robe, like a great emperor ruling over the world, looking down on all living beings who came to pay homage.
Beside her, Li Lan, who once killed the Heavenly Mystery Elder and led the world, had actually turned into a strange creature and was being driven by Lin Ruoxue!
"Li Lan has... undergone a mutation?"
"Could he come back to life like last time?"
"Impossible! After becoming a bizarre being, unless he searches for a celestial embryo in the Immortal Realm like the original Alien Alliance, there is no possibility of his flesh and blood being reborn. But even if that happens, it can't be considered that Li Lan has been reborn. He is not the same person as the Li Lan from before!"
Everyone was shocked and discussing it extensively!
"Alliance Leader!"
"How could this be?!"
"Lin Ruoxue, I'm going to kill you!"
Seeing Li Lan in this state, Mo Tian and the others were extremely anxious and furious, and were ready to launch a great battle on the spot.
However, Lin Ruoxue immediately followed up with another decree—
"Li Lan is willing to transform into a strange being. All members of the War Alliance, the Longevity Alliance, and the Immortal Realm Abyss Clan must not be enemies of Lin Ruoxue, otherwise they will be betraying Li!"
This is the decree left by Li Lan in the Realm of Ultimate Truth.
He had long anticipated that after his death, Mo Tian, Qi Yan, Bai Ruoling, Jin Muyun, and others would fight to the death to avenge him. Therefore, he left behind this decree...
Upon the issuance of the decree, Mo Tian and the others were indeed stunned. They carefully sensed and repeatedly examined it...
"Is it really the Alliance Leader's decree?"
Mo Tian trembled and said, "But why is this happening? How could he be willing to give up everything? What exactly happened in the Realm of Truth?!"
"No...no, it must be you who coerced my husband! I must avenge him!"
Bai Ruoling almost lost control!
Jin Muyun's eyes burned with murderous intent, and he was about to rush over to save Li Lan.
The crowd was in an uproar; even though Li Lan had a legal order, the people were still furious.
"Stop it, all of you."
But at the crucial moment, Shangguan Xiaoxiao arrived. She landed gracefully, her appearance bright and calm. She stood with her hands behind her back, glanced at Lin Ruoxue on the throne, and then her gaze swept over the mutated Li Lan and Lin Ruobing beside Li Lan.
“We are loyal to our leader, Li Lan. Since he has issued a decree, we should obey it. Otherwise, what is the point of talking about loyalty?”
Shangguan Xiaoxiao spoke, seemingly without much sadness or grief, saying, "Now that the Alliance Leader is already by Lin Ruoxue's side, those who wish to go to the World Alliance are not considered to have betrayed the Alliance Leader. Those who wish to live in seclusion in the mountains are free to do so—"
Shangguan Xiaoxiao's identity is very special. She returned to the War Alliance with Bai Di. Moreover, everyone in the War Alliance knows that she has a close relationship with Li Lan. In fact, many people in the War Alliance regard her as the real Alliance Leader's wife.
Within the Yuan clan, Bai Ruoling and Jin Muyun have always regarded her as an elder sister in the family, and Liu Ziwen and others are well aware that Li Lan and she share a deep and profound bond.
It can be said that, apart from Li Lan, she was the greatest authority, and no one dared to disobey her.
Her words... were very effective.
"Those who understand the times are wise."
Seeing this, Lin Ruoxue smiled slightly, sat upright on the throne, and said to Shangguan Xiaoxiao, "There are not many old friends left in the Abyss Realm. If you are willing, you can become the Right Envoy of the World Alliance. What do you say?"
Shangguan Xiaoxiao thought for a moment, then surprisingly nodded and said, "Okay."
She actually agreed.
Seeing this, the members of the War Alliance and the Eternal Life Alliance were even more bewildered and at a loss, not knowing what to do. Some remained silent, while others sighed and turned to leave.
Within the World Alliance, many wore grim expressions. The Right Envoy was a position of true power, yet Lin Ruoxue had not reserved it for the loyal subordinates of the World Alliance, but instead gave it to their enemies…
However, no one dared to say anything!
Lin Ruoxue is now at the height of her career!
With the power of reincarnation in her hands, even Li Lan was defeated. The Black Emperor, the Nine-Life Emperor, Xia Jingmo and other powerful figures disappeared without a trace after this battle. Who would dare to have any disloyalty to her?
"Pass on my order: continue to collect divine weapons and rare treasures from all over the world to forge the Imperial Ship!"
Lin Ruoxue spoke calmly.
Before this, she had already used the power of the entire Origin Realm to forge an imperial ship capable of crossing the Black Sea. After taking control of the reincarnation authority, her next goal was to go to the source and prove eternity!
Who in the world doesn't know that those who attain reincarnation can see the eternal hope in the source?
However, the construction of the Imperial Ship was interrupted by Li Lan's sudden return. Now, everything will return to normal!
In addition to collecting various treasures to forge warships, Lin Ruoxue also ordered all major forces to offer her the Heavenly Path cultivation techniques, secret manuals, and so on.
Li Lan's combat prowess and cultivation techniques left an extremely deep impression on her. Therefore, she also wanted to try to follow Li Lan's path of integrating all the myriad paths and creating a unique method, in order to create her own Heavenly Path.
These items, which were originally the most precious and top-secret treasures of the major alliances, are now being delivered to her in an endless stream.
Now she truly stands at the pinnacle of power, her words are law, and she commands the world with absolute obedience!
-- In reality, Lin Ruoxue is not invincible now.
Yang Yi is already dead. Her cultivation level was not high. Even though there were three experts besides the Big Black Dog, the Nine-Life Emperor, and the Lord of Ten Thousand Demons, there were still many who could threaten her.
But no one dared to doubt her strength, and no one dared to test her abilities.
Li Lan, who had become a servant and followed her, became her best stepping stone: If Li Lan was like this, and the Black Emperor and others had disappeared, who could still be Lin Ruoxue's opponent?
Power comes not only from strength, but also from imagination.
In many cases, leaders who stand on high pedestals are actually just incompetent fools, utterly useless, and hardly any better than ordinary people. Even kings and generals are nothing more than a makeshift team, a bunch of incompetent fools...
But those at the bottom always imagine those at the top as far-sighted, powerful figures and as shrewd, insightful elites. When facing those in power, they are extremely cautious, humble, obsequious, and respectful...
Sometimes, even when the actions of those in power are clearly idiotic and questionable to anyone with eyes, those at the bottom, who are even more foolish than dogs, will still fill in the blanks with their own imaginations, believing that those in power are simply playing a grand game or setting up a big plan. If anyone dares to question them, they will be branded as traitors and spies...
Little did they know that their own fear of those in power was the very foundation of that power, and their own imagination of the leader was the source of their confidence in commanding the world.
The imagination of those at the top is the noose that strangles those at the bottom.
Therefore, everyone who wants to secure their position will tirelessly reinforce this image of the lower class. They will deliberately create an image that the lower class likes, and keep a group of dog-like Confucian scholars and elites to debate for themselves.
They relish the fervent following of the common people, but despise anyone who dares to think rationally. They always emphasize unconditional obedience and adoration, yet fear even the slightest scrutiny or doubt.
Because once someone has doubts, a little thought will reveal that emperors aren't that powerful—even a beggar could be one—and that power isn't that sacred—even a prostitute could wield it.
The court officials and nobles were no different from the drunken, boastful guys at a roadside barbecue stall.
……
all in all.
The imagination and fear of the world shaped Lin Ruoxue.
She was also very good at this, so she handled everything perfectly, dancing on the throne of power and enjoying the view from the clouds.
……
The world of the living.
Nan Yaoxing, within the Luanling Mountains.
This place has been sealed off. Xuanyuan Tongxuan personally set up a vast array.
"Master, all the materials are ready. Also, a message came from the Dao Temple asking if we need any help?"
Bai Li delivered many strange and unusual items and then reported them to the authorities.
"no need."
Xuanyuan Tongxuan said calmly:
"Prepare to begin the path of guidance according to the formation's orientation..."
He looked up at the vast mountains before him, as if he could see the unseen, boundless underworld hidden within them!
"The Ancestor has sent word that the ancestral artifact of the Dao Palace is on him... By guiding the Ancestor back, our Xuanyuan lineage will surely prosper!"
A burning light flashed in his eyes!
"Master, what if we can't keep our promise to the Yin Spirit...? Will I die?"
Bai Li, on the other hand, had eyes filled with worry. He had been inquiring everywhere during this time, but reality had left him in despair...
Not to mention Nan Yao Star, even in the entire Ziwei Star Region, there seems to be no news of a "sage".
Where can we find a successor for the Fighting Demon God?
Xuanyuan Tongxuan glanced at him coldly and said, "As long as the ancestor can return safely, he might have a way."
He just gave a casual, perfunctory answer.
……
Nantian College.
"Caiwei, it's time to rest—"
Dean Yan Zhanyu looked at Xu Caiwei with concern.
"No--"
Xu Caiwei gripped her longsword tightly and gritted her teeth, saying, "I will practice swordsmanship; I will avenge him!"
She thrust out her sword fiercely, the sword intent surging forth, which was quite astonishing!
Yan Zhanyu's expression was slightly complicated. He sighed deeply after hearing Xu Caiwei's account of what had happened on the dam.
That venerable elder, who emerged from the underworld, was a rare find, yet he returned to the underworld and perished... Such is fate.
Fortunately, he left behind a legacy!
Xu Caiwei has indeed made rapid progress in swordsmanship and has completely shown her talent!
He ignored Xu Caiwei and walked to the side. In a corner of the training ground, a white-haired man sat silently, lost in thought.
"Your name is Zhou Xiang, and you come from the Primordial Emperor Star?"
Yan Zhanyu asked, "Could you tell me about the Primordial Emperor Star?"
……